11/27/11 - St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
11/27/11 - St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 11/27/11 - St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
St. Anthony of Padua 5770 N. Maroa, Fresno, Ca 93704-2038 (559) 439-0124 Fax: (559) 439-3050 www.stanthonyfresno.org Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Open during lunch) Mass Schedule Saturday: 8:00am, 5:15pm (Vigil Mass), 7:00pm (Spanish) Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish), 3:30pm (Latin), 6:00pm Daily Mass Schedule (September - May): Monday - Thursday: 6:45am, 8:00am Friday: 6:45am, 8:45am First Friday: 5:30pm (Chapel) Primer Viernes: 7:00pm (7:30pm Hora Santa Capilla) Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day, 7 days a week located in the Parish Office Sacrament of Reconciliation (confesiones) Saturday: 11:00am - 12:00pm AND 2:30pm - 4:30pm St Agnes Mission Church 111 W. Birch St., Pinedale, Ca 93650 (559) 439-2100 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 3:00pm (Closed Wednesdays) Saturday: 12:00 - 2:00pm Mass Schedule Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish) No Daily Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation (Bilingual) Confessions will be held at St. Anthony's Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday: 7:00 - 8:00pm St. Anthony’s School 5680 N. Maroa, Fresno, Ca 93704 (559) 435-0700 Fax: (559) 435-6749 www.sasfresno.com Principal: Mrs. Kim Cochran
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<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Padua</strong><br />
5770 N. Maroa, Fresno, Ca 93704-2038<br />
(559) 439-0124 Fax: (559) 439-3050<br />
www.stanthonyfresno.org<br />
Parish Office Hours:<br />
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm<br />
(Open during lunch)<br />
Mass Schedule<br />
Saturday: 8:00am, 5:15pm (Vigil Mass), 7:00pm (Spanish)<br />
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, <strong>11</strong>:00am,<br />
1:00pm (Spanish), 3:30pm (Latin), 6:00pm<br />
Daily Mass Schedule (September - May):<br />
Monday - Thursday: 6:45am, 8:00am<br />
Friday: 6:45am, 8:45am<br />
First Friday: 5:30pm (Chapel)<br />
Primer Viernes: 7:00pm<br />
(7:30pm Hora Santa Capilla)<br />
Perpetual Adoration<br />
24 hours a day, 7 days a week located in the Parish Office<br />
Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Reconciliation (confesiones)<br />
Saturday: <strong>11</strong>:00am - 12:00pm AND 2:30pm - 4:30pm<br />
<strong>St</strong> Agnes Mission <strong>Church</strong><br />
<strong>11</strong>1 W. Birch <strong>St</strong>., Pinedale, Ca 93650<br />
(559) 439-2100<br />
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 3:00pm<br />
(Closed Wednesdays)<br />
Saturday: 12:00 - 2:00pm<br />
Mass Schedule<br />
Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish)<br />
No Daily Mass<br />
Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Reconciliation (Bilingual)<br />
Confessions will be held at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong>'s<br />
Exposition <strong>of</strong> the Blessed Sacrament<br />
Tuesday: 7:00 - 8:00pm<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong>’s School<br />
5680 N. Maroa,<br />
Fresno, Ca 93704<br />
(559) 435-0700 Fax: (559) 435-6749<br />
www.sasfresno.com<br />
Principal: Mrs. Kim Cochran
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The Recepon <strong>of</strong> Holy Communion at Mass<br />
The <strong>Church</strong> understands the Communion Procession, in fact every procession in liturgy, as a sign <strong>of</strong> the pilgrim <strong>Church</strong>, the<br />
body <strong>of</strong> those who believe in Christ, on their way to the Heavenly Jerusalem. All our lives we who believe in Christ are moving in time<br />
toward that moment when we will be taken by death from this world and enter into the joy <strong>of</strong> the Lord in the eternal Kingdom he has<br />
prepared for us.<br />
The liturgical assembly <strong>of</strong> the baptized that comes together for the celebration <strong>of</strong> the Eucharist is a witness to, a manifestation<br />
<strong>of</strong>, the pilgrim <strong>Church</strong>. When we move in procession, particularly the procession to receive the body and blood <strong>of</strong> Christ in<br />
Communion, we are a sign, a symbol <strong>of</strong> that pilgrim <strong>Church</strong> 'on the way.' For some, however, the experience <strong>of</strong> the Communion<br />
Procession is far more prosaic, analogous perhaps to standing on line in the supermarket or at the motor vehicle bureau. A perception<br />
such as this is a dreadfully inaccurate and impoverished understanding <strong>of</strong> what is a significant religious action.<br />
The Communion Procession is an action <strong>of</strong> the Body <strong>of</strong> Christ. At Christ's invitation, extended by the priest acting in Christ's<br />
person: Happy are they who are called to his supper, the members <strong>of</strong> the community move forward to share in the sacred meal, to<br />
receive the body and blood <strong>of</strong> Christ which is the sign and the source <strong>of</strong> their unity. In fact, each time we move forward together to<br />
receive the body and blood <strong>of</strong> the Lord, we join the countless ranks <strong>of</strong> all the baptized who have gone before us, our loved ones, the<br />
canonized and uncanonized saints down through the ages, who at their time in history formed a part <strong>of</strong> this mighty stream <strong>of</strong><br />
believers.<br />
This action by Christ's body, the <strong>Church</strong> assembled for the Eucharist, is manifested and supported by the Communion Hymn,<br />
a hymn in praise <strong>of</strong> Christ sung by the united voices <strong>of</strong> those who believe in him and share his life. The General Instruction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Roman Missal takes this hymn very seriously, mandating that it should begin at the Communion <strong>of</strong> the priest and extend until the last<br />
person has received Communion.<br />
For some, however, the singing <strong>of</strong> this hymn is perceived as an intrusion on their own prayer, their private thanksgiving after<br />
Communion. In fact, however, this hymn is prayer, the corporate thanksgiving prayer <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> Christ's Body, united with<br />
one another. Over and over again the prayers <strong>of</strong> the liturgy and the norms <strong>of</strong> the General Instruction emphasize this fundamental<br />
concept <strong>of</strong> the unity <strong>of</strong> the baptized, stressing that when we come together to participate in the Eucharistic celebration we come, not as<br />
individuals, but as united members <strong>of</strong> Christ's body. In each <strong>of</strong> the Eucharistic Prayers, though the petition is worded in slightly<br />
different ways, God is asked to send his Holy Spirit to make us one body, one spirit in Christ; the General Instruction admonishes the<br />
faithful that they should become one body, whether by hearing the word <strong>of</strong> God, or joining in prayers and singing ...(GIRM, no. 96) it<br />
describes one <strong>of</strong> the purposes <strong>of</strong> the opening song <strong>of</strong> the Mass as to ... intensify the unity <strong>of</strong> those who have been gathered and says <strong>of</strong><br />
the Communion Chant that its function is to express outwardly the communicants’ union in spirit by means <strong>of</strong> the unity <strong>of</strong> their voices,<br />
. . . and to highlight the communitarian nature <strong>of</strong> the procession to receive Communion.<br />
It is difficult for some <strong>of</strong> us to embrace this emphasis on Mass as the action <strong>of</strong> a community rather than an individual act <strong>of</strong><br />
my own faith and piety, but it is important that we make every effort to do so. Christ himself at the Last Supper pleaded with his<br />
Father: Holy Father, keep those you have given me true to your name, so that they may be one like us ... Father may they be one in us,<br />
as you are in me and I am in you ... Jn. 17: <strong>11</strong>; 21. Baptism has joined us to Christ and to one another as the vine and its branches. The<br />
life <strong>of</strong> Christ, the Holy Spirit, animates each <strong>of</strong> us individually, and all <strong>of</strong> us corporately and guides us together in our efforts to become<br />
one in Christ.<br />
Finally, the fact that the Communion Procession is a pr<strong>of</strong>oundly religious action tells us something about the way in which we<br />
should participate in this procession. We are the Body <strong>of</strong> Christ, moving forward to receive the Christ who makes us one with himself<br />
and with one another. Our procession should move with dignity; our bearing should be that <strong>of</strong> those who know they have been<br />
redeemed by Christ and are coming to receive their God!<br />
The new edition <strong>of</strong> the General Instruction asks the Conference <strong>of</strong> Bishops in each country to determine the posture to be<br />
used for the reception <strong>of</strong> Communion and the act <strong>of</strong> reverence to be made by each person as he or she receives Communion. The<br />
Conference <strong>of</strong> Bishops <strong>of</strong> the United <strong>St</strong>ates has determined that in this country Communion will be received standing and that a bow<br />
will be the act <strong>of</strong> reverence made by those receiving. These norms may require some adjustment on the part <strong>of</strong> those who have been<br />
used to other practices, however the significance <strong>of</strong> unity in posture and gesture as a symbol <strong>of</strong> our unity as members <strong>of</strong> the one body<br />
<strong>of</strong> Christ should be the governing factor in our own actions.<br />
Those who receive Communion may receive either in the hand or on the tongue, and the decision should be that <strong>of</strong> the<br />
individual receiving, not <strong>of</strong> the person distributing Communion. If Communion is received in the hand, the hands should first <strong>of</strong> all be<br />
clean. If one is right handed the left hand should rest upon the right. The host will then be laid in the palm <strong>of</strong> the left hand and then<br />
taken by the right hand to the mouth. If one is left-handed this is reversed. It is not appropriate to reach out with the fingers and take<br />
the host from the person distributing.<br />
The person distributing Communion says audibly to each person approaching, 'The Body <strong>of</strong> Christ'. This formula should not<br />
be altered, as it is a proclamation which calls for a response <strong>of</strong> faith on the part <strong>of</strong> the one who receives. The communicant should<br />
audibly respond 'Amen,' indicating by that response his or her belief that this small wafer <strong>of</strong> bread, the wine in this chalice are in<br />
reality the body and blood <strong>of</strong> Christ the Lord.<br />
When one receives from the chalice, the same proclamation is made by the person distributing Communion and the<br />
Communicant again responds 'Amen.' It should be noted that it is never permissible for a person to dip the host he or she has received<br />
into the chalice. If, for some reason, the communicant is not able or willing to drink from the cup then that person should receive only<br />
under the form <strong>of</strong> bread.<br />
It seems appropriate to conclude this reflection on the Communion Procession and the reception <strong>of</strong> Communion with a<br />
quotation from the Catechism <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>:<br />
In Bapsm we have been called to form but one body. The Eucharist fulfills this call: 'The cup <strong>of</strong> blessing which we bless, is it not a<br />
parcipaon in the blood <strong>of</strong> Christ The bread which we break, is it not a parcipaon in the body <strong>of</strong> Christ Because there is one<br />
bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake <strong>of</strong> the one bread (1 Cor 10:16, 17):<br />
If you are the body and members <strong>of</strong> Christ, then it is your sacrament that is placed on the table <strong>of</strong> the Lord; it is your sacrament that<br />
you receive. To that which you are you respond 'Amen' ('yes,' it is true!') and by responding to it you assent to it. For you hear the<br />
words, 'the Body <strong>of</strong> Christ and respond 'Amen.' Be then a member <strong>of</strong> the Body <strong>of</strong> Christ that your Amen may be true. (<strong>St</strong>. Augusne)
La Recepción de la Sagrada Comunión En La Misa Page 3<br />
La Iglesia entiende la Procesión de la Comunión y, de hecho toda procesión litúrgica, como un signo de la Iglesia peregrina, el<br />
cuerpo de aquéllos que creen en Cristo, en su camino hacia la Jerusalén Celestial. A lo largo de nuestras vidas, nosotros, los que<br />
creemos en Cristo, nos movemos en el tiempo hacia ese momento en que seremos llevados de este mundo por la muerte y entraremos<br />
en el gozo de nuestro Señor, al Reino eterno que nos ha preparado.<br />
La asamblea litúrgica de los bautizados que vienen a reunirse para la celebración de la Eucaristía es un testigo, una<br />
manifestación, de la iglesia peregrina. Cuando nos movemos en procesión, particularmente, en la procesión para recibir el cuerpo y la<br />
sangre de Cristo en la Comunión, somos un signo, un símbolo de esa Iglesia peregrina “en camino”. Para algunos, sin embargo, la<br />
experiencia de la Procesión de la Comunión es mucho más prosaica y hasta análoga con el hacer cola en el supermercado o en la<br />
Dirección General de Vehículos Motorizados. Una percepción como ésta es una comprensión terriblemente incorrecta y empobrecida<br />
de una acción religiosa significativa.<br />
La Procesión de la Comunión es una acción del Cuerpo de Cristo. Los miembros de la comunidad, respondiendo a la invitacióndel<br />
mismo Cristo por medio del Sacerdote que actúa “en la Persona de Cristo”1 (Bienaventurados aquéllos que han sido llamados<br />
a la cena del Señor)2, donde se dará el compartir el alimento sagrado, recibido en el cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo, señal y fuente de<br />
unidad. De hecho, cada vez que nos disponemos para recibir el cuerpo y la sangre del Señor, nos unimos a los innumerables rangos de<br />
todos los bautizados que han muerto antes que nosotros, nuestros seres queridos, los santos canonizados y no canonizados a lo largo<br />
de los siglos, quienes en algún momento de la historia formaron parte de este gran multitud de creyentes.<br />
Esta acción del cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia reunida para la Eucaristía, se manifiesta y se apoya en el Himno de la Comunión,<br />
un himno de alabanza a Cristo cantado al unísono por las voces de quienes creen en Él y comparten Su vida. La Instrucción General<br />
del Misal Romano toma muy en serio este himno, estableciendo que debe empezar en el momento de la Comunión del sacerdote y que<br />
debe extenderse hasta que la última persona haya comulgado.<br />
Sin embargo, algunas personas consideran que cantar este himno es una intromisión en su propia oración, su propia acción<br />
de gracias privada después de la Comunión. Sin embargo, este himno es oración, la oración de acción gracias comunitaria de los<br />
miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo, mutuamente unidos. Una y otra vez, las plegarias litúrgicas y las normas de la Instrucción General<br />
enfatizan este concepto fundamental de la unidad de los bautizados, resaltando que cuando nos reunimos para participar en la celebración<br />
Eucarística, venimos no como individuos sino como miembros unidos del Cuerpo de Cristo. En cada una de las Plegarias Eucarísticas,<br />
aunque la petición se presenta con pequeñas diferencias, se le pide a Dios que envíe Su Espíritu Santo para hacernos un solo<br />
cuerpo, un solo Espíritu; la Instrucción General invita a los fieles a que “actúen, pues, como un solo cuerpo tanto al escuchar la Palabra<br />
de Dios, como al tomar parte en las oraciones y en los cantos y, en especial, al <strong>of</strong>recer comunitariamente el sacrificio y al participar<br />
todos juntos en la mesa del Señor” (IGMR # 96), describe como uno de los propósitos del canto de entrada a la Misa intensifica la<br />
unión de los que se han reunido3. Del Cántico de Comunión dice que su función es expresar abiertamente la unión espiritual de los<br />
comulgantes por medio de la unidad de sus voces, y de resaltar el carácter comunitario de la Procesión de Comunión4.<br />
Para algunos de nosotros es difícil aceptar esta insistencia en que la Misa es la acción de una comunidad en lugar de un acto<br />
individual de nuestra propia fe y piedad; sin embargo, es importante que hagamos todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance para que así sea.<br />
El propio Cristo en la última Cena le imploró a Su Padre: "Padre Santo, cuida en tu nombre a los que me has dado…para que todos<br />
sean uno. Como tú, Padre, en mí y yo en ti, que ellos también sean uno en nosotros, para que el mundo crea que tú me has enviado"(Juan<br />
17:<strong>11</strong>b; 21)5. El Bautismo nos ha unido a Cristo y a nuestro prójimo como la vid a sus ramas. La vida de Cristo, el Espíritu<br />
Santo, nos anima a cada uno de nosotros de manera individual y a todos colectivamente y guía nuestros esfuerzos por llegar a ser uno<br />
en Cristo.<br />
Finalmente, el hecho de que la Procesión de Comunión es una acción pr<strong>of</strong>undamente religiosa nos dice algo sobre la manera<br />
en que debemos participar en esta procesión. Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo, avanzando para recibir a Cristo que nos hace uno con Él<br />
mismo y con nuestro prójimo. Nuestra procesión debe avanzar con dignidad; ¡nuestro comportamiento debe ser como el de aquéllos<br />
que saben que han sido redimidos por Cristo y que están viniendo a recibir a su Dios!<br />
La nueva edición de la Instrucción General solicita a la Conferencia Episcopal de cada país que determine la postura corporal<br />
de la Comunión y el acto de reverencia que se ha de realizar por cada persona en el momento de recibirla. La Conferencia de los<br />
Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos ha determinado que en este país, la Comunión se reciba de pie y que se haga una venia como<br />
signo de reverencia por parte de aquellas personas que la reciben. Estas normas pueden requerir ciertos ajustes de parte de aquéllos<br />
que han estado acostumbrados a otras prácticas; sin embargo, el significado de unidad en la postura y el gesto corporal, como símbolo<br />
de nuestra unidad como miembros del único cuerpo de Cristo, debe ser el factor predominante sobre nuestras propias acciones.<br />
Quienes reciben la Comunión pueden hacerlo tanto en la mano como en la lengua; sin embargo, la decisión final está en la<br />
persona que la recibe, no en la persona que la distribuye. Si la Comunión se recibe en la mano, las manos deben estar completamente<br />
limpias. Si uno es diestro, la mano izquierda debe descansar sobe la mano derecha. La hostia será luego depositada sobre la palma de<br />
la mano izquierda y luego tomada por la mano derecha hasta llevarla a la boca. Si una persona es zurda, se hará del modo contrario. Es<br />
inapropiado tomarla con los dedos directamente de la mano de la persona que la distribuye.<br />
La persona que distribuye la Comunión dice a cada persona que se aproxima y de manera que se oiga, "El Cuerpo de Cristo".<br />
Esta fórmula no debe ser alterada ya que es una proclamación que invita a una respuesta de fe de parte de la persona que la recibe. El<br />
comulgante debe responder de manera audible "Amén", indicando, por su respuesta, su creencia de que este pequeño pedazo de pan y<br />
el vino de este cáliz son en realidad el cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo, el Señor.<br />
Cuando uno recibe la Comunión del cáliz, la persona que distribuye la Comunión hace la misma proclamación y el comulgante<br />
nuevamente responde "Amén" . Cabe notar que no está permitido que una persona introduzca la hostia que ha recibido dentro<br />
del cáliz. Si, por alguna razón, el comulgante no puede o no desea beber del cáliz, debe recibir la Comunión sólo en la forma de pan.<br />
Parece apropiado concluir esta reflexión sobre la Procesión de Comunión y la recepción de la Comunión con una cita del<br />
Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica: "En el Bautismo fuimos llamados a no formar más que un solo cuerpo (Cf. 1Co 12, 13). La Eucaristía<br />
realiza esta llamada: ‘El cáliz de bendición que bendecimos, ¿no es acaso comunión con la Sangre de Cristo Y el pan que partimos ¿no<br />
es comunión con el Cuerpo de Cristo Porque aún siendo muchos, un solo pan y un solo cuerpo somos, pues todos participamos de un<br />
solo pan’ (1 Co 10, 16- 17): Si ustedes mismos son Cuerpo y miembros de Cristo, son el sacramento que es puesto sobre la mesa del<br />
Señor, y reciben este sacramento suyo. Responden "Amén" (es decir, ‘sí’, es verdad) a lo que reciben, con lo que, respondiendo, lo<br />
reafirman. Oyes decir "el Cuerpo de Cristo" y respondes "Amén". Por lo tanto, sé tú verdadero miembro de Cristo para que tu "Amén"
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Sacraments<br />
Sunday <strong>11</strong>/<strong>27</strong> Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37<br />
8:00 am<br />
9:30 am<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 am<br />
1:00 pm (Spanish)<br />
3:30 pm (Latin)<br />
6:oo pm<br />
Intentions <strong>of</strong> Mark Bailey by Emma Rodriguez<br />
† Joseph Santiago, Sr by Marilou Santiago<br />
† Danny Gonzalez by Elma & Gary Wilson<br />
† Manuel & Brigida Gonzalez by Lourdes Gonzalez<br />
Pro Populo<br />
† Oscar Esteban by The Esteban Family<br />
Monday <strong>11</strong>/28 Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-<strong>11</strong><br />
6:45 am<br />
8:00 am<br />
† MaryJane Brown by Rod & Catherine Christensen<br />
† Carl Orlando by Barbara Orlando<br />
Tuesday <strong>11</strong>/29 Is <strong>11</strong>:1-10; Lk 10:21-24<br />
6:45 am<br />
8:00 am<br />
† Pat Mastro by Tim & Deborah Bone<br />
† Alfonso & Maria Pecora by Antoinette & Angelo Pecora<br />
Wednesday <strong>11</strong>/30 Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22<br />
6:45 am<br />
8:00 am<br />
† Dorothy TimmingsTim & Deborah Bone<br />
† Charlene Mudd Jones by Ursula Sullivan<br />
Thursday 12/1 Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-<strong>27</strong><br />
8:00 am<br />
10:00 am<br />
Readings and Mass Intentions<br />
(November <strong>27</strong> ~ December 4, 20<strong>11</strong>)<br />
† Marc & Grace Vasquez by Marc & Lucy Vasquez<br />
† William D. Neville by his family<br />
Friday 12/2 Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:<strong>27</strong>-31<br />
SERRAN PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS<br />
PRAYER TO BLESSED JUNIPERO SERRA<br />
FOR VOCATIONS<br />
O God, Who will not the death <strong>of</strong> a sinner<br />
but rather that he be converted and live,<br />
grant we beseech you, through the<br />
intercession <strong>of</strong> the Blessed Mary ever<br />
Virgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, Blessed<br />
Junipero Serra, and all the saints, an<br />
increase <strong>of</strong> laborers for your <strong>Church</strong>,<br />
fellow laborers with Christ to spend and<br />
consume themselves for souls through the<br />
same Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives<br />
and reigns with<br />
You, in the unity<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Holy<br />
Spirit, God<br />
forever and<br />
ever. Amen.<br />
Pray for the Sick:<br />
6:45 am<br />
8:45 am<br />
5:30pm<br />
7:00pm (Spanish)<br />
† Josephine Ochinero by Jim Ochinero & children<br />
† Michael Glorioso, Sr by The Devany Family<br />
† Heleodoro Beltran by his daughter, Crishia Beltran<br />
† Marie & Victor Nattali by J. Silva<br />
We pray for all those who are sick. May<br />
they feel the healing power <strong>of</strong> our prayers.<br />
Saturday 12/3 Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35 - 10:1, 5a, 6-8<br />
8:00 am<br />
5:15 pm<br />
7:00 pm (Spanish)<br />
Intentions <strong>of</strong> Virginia Pritchard by her family<br />
† Frances Hartwig by her family<br />
† Mary & Joe Silva by J. Silva<br />
Sunday 12/4 Is 40:1-5, 9-<strong>11</strong>; Ps 85; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8<br />
8:00 am<br />
9:30 am<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 am<br />
1:00 pm (Spanish)<br />
3:30 pm (Latin)<br />
6:oo pm<br />
† Edwin Falqueza by Beth Falqueza<br />
† Deceased members <strong>of</strong> Knights <strong>of</strong> Columbus #6092<br />
† Dorothy Timmings by Bill & Aggie VanDeelen<br />
† Rosa Cardenas Morales por La Familia Orozco<br />
† Maria del Carmen Martinez by The Lamb Family<br />
Pro Populo<br />
MARRIAGE MATTERS<br />
On your wedding day, when you said: “I take you to be my spouse” you promised to<br />
embrace not only what is good about your spouse, but also what is imperfect about<br />
this person. How are you keeping that promise<br />
John Bosio – Happy Together: the <strong>Catholic</strong> Blueprint for a Loving Marriage, © 2008<br />
Prayer for Couples<br />
O Lord our God,<br />
We thank you for bringing us together as husband and wife.<br />
We ask your Spirit to open our hearts,<br />
and we ask your Son to teach us to love.<br />
To grow in communion with you and each other is what we desire.<br />
Grant us the will to welcome and accept each other,<br />
the perseverance to keep our promise to always be present<br />
to each other, and the generosity to give unselfishly day after day.<br />
Grant us the humility to ask forgiveness, the courage to forgive,<br />
the compassion to console, and the care to heal.<br />
Grant us eagerness to serve without expecting to be served.<br />
With your help our unity will grow to resemble your communion,<br />
and our hearts will be filled with joy.<br />
This we ask through Jesus, your Son and our brother. Amen.<br />
Condolences:<br />
We pray for Bernard Reynolds and all the<br />
faithful departed. Eternal rest grant unto<br />
them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine<br />
upon them. May they rest in peace.<br />
Banns <strong>of</strong> Marriage<br />
The following couples will marry in the<br />
coming weeks:<br />
Nathan Siemens and Monica Garcia<br />
If you know <strong>of</strong> any canonical reason for<br />
them not to be married, please contact<br />
the parish <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
For the weekend <strong>of</strong> November 13, 20<strong>11</strong><br />
This week’s plate income: $23,816.00<br />
Last year’s plate income: $21,765.718<br />
Difference: +$ 2,050.29<br />
Year to Date Plate Collection:<br />
7/1/2010 - 10/31/2010: $ 417,584.88<br />
7/1/20<strong>11</strong> - 10/31/20<strong>11</strong>: $ 437,881.64<br />
Difference +$ 20,096.76<br />
Thank you for your generosity!
Religious Education<br />
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Our Advent Giving Tree to benefit Holy Cross Center for women and <strong>Catholic</strong> Charities was in the Sanctuary<br />
last week. We thank all who took an ornament to fulfill needs <strong>of</strong> others. If you were unable to get an<br />
ornament, please call Sharon @ 439-0124, ext. <strong>11</strong>1 for extra items needed. (a donation <strong>of</strong> $10 for scrip for<br />
teens served by <strong>Catholic</strong> Charities is always welcome).<br />
Please remember all items need to be returned by Sunday, December 4th. We will be in<br />
the Social Hall after all the morning Masses that day accepting your gifts. Thanks for your faithful<br />
participation in our Parish tradition.<br />
G.I.F.T.<br />
GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER<br />
Religious Education Program<br />
K - 6th grades<br />
NO CLASS TODAY:<br />
Sunday, November <strong>27</strong><br />
May the blessings <strong>of</strong> Thanksgiving unite us even more with our<br />
families and loved ones, and let us always remember and pray<br />
for the lonely and those in need.<br />
Classes will resume:<br />
Tuesday (<strong>11</strong>/29) at 6:30 - 7:45pm or<br />
Sunday (12/4) at 3:30 - 4:45pm<br />
For more information, please contact:<br />
Mary Briseño at 439-0124 ext. <strong>11</strong>9<br />
www.mbriseno@stanthonyfresno.org<br />
VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS<br />
Life Teen<br />
All High School Teens are invited!<br />
Join us Sunday evenings<br />
7:00 - 9:00pm (by the glass doors @ the school)<br />
Bring a Friend!!!<br />
November 29 Picture Perfect<br />
For more information, contact Sharon at<br />
439-0124 ext. <strong>11</strong>1.<br />
Check out the Sunday Sunday Sunday podcast at<br />
www.lifeteen.com.<br />
Rite <strong>of</strong> Christian Initiation <strong>of</strong> Adults:<br />
faith formation sessions for those interested in completing<br />
their Sacraments <strong>of</strong> Initiation and those interested in<br />
becoming <strong>Catholic</strong> are welcome to join us every Tuesday<br />
@ 6:30pm in the Conference Room. No pre-registration is<br />
required – just show up that evening & we’ll get you started. If<br />
you have any questions please call Martha @ 439-0124, ext. <strong>11</strong>4<br />
or contact at mdanksferg@stanthonyfresno.org for more<br />
information.<br />
2nd YEAR OF SACRAMENT PREPARATION<br />
Upcoming session’s for families in their 2nd year<br />
<strong>of</strong> Sacrament Preparation are scheduled for<br />
Thursdays, December 1 st and 8 th .<br />
6th, 7th & 8th grade Youth Ministry<br />
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45pm in the Social Hall<br />
Nov 29: Back to the Creed<br />
Middle School Jesus: God the Son<br />
Dec 6: GAME NIGHT, ‘s the season!<br />
Be prepared to have a BLAST!!!<br />
Bring an inexpensive wrapped gi too<br />
2nd Year Sacrament Preparaon<br />
Thursday, 12/1 & 12/8; 6:30-7:45 in room 17<br />
Mandatory Parent class is in the <strong>Church</strong><br />
439-0124 ext. <strong>11</strong>0 or<br />
smoreno@stanthonyfresno.org<br />
ADVENT ~ A SENSE OF THE SEASON<br />
December is the time for expressing the hope and strengthening the dreams that will carry us through the<br />
next year. Advent is the way we as church express our hopes. Prophetic visions, prayers and songs calling for the<br />
Lord to come do help us to hope pr<strong>of</strong>oundly. Advent allows us to do what most others do in December—but to see<br />
in the coming Lord the answer to our dreams. In our <strong>Catholic</strong> tradition, keeping Advent means singing the songs <strong>of</strong><br />
expectation, <strong>of</strong> our hopes and longing, before we enter into the full-throated praise <strong>of</strong> Christmas carols.<br />
Here are a few lines from our tradition on what Advent is about. “Advent has a tw<strong>of</strong>old character: as a<br />
season to prepare us for Christmas when Christ’s first coming is remembered; as a season when that remembrance directs the mind<br />
and the heart to await Christ’s second coming at the end <strong>of</strong> time. Advent is thus a period for devout and joyful expectation.” (General<br />
Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, #39)<br />
Thomas Merton, in his book Seasons <strong>of</strong> Celebration, reviewed the ways Saint Bernard <strong>of</strong> Clairvaux approached these<br />
comings <strong>of</strong> Christ. The first advent was Christ’s birth. The other will be at the end <strong>of</strong> time. Faith in these two stimulates recognition <strong>of</strong><br />
a third, the advent <strong>of</strong> Christ in our church now, today. Viewed from this perspective, the Advent liturgy, with its scriptures, prayers and<br />
songs, is neither a romantic return to the Old Testament while we wait for the baby at Bethlehem, nor is it an exercise in expressing<br />
hope for an ever-receding end <strong>of</strong> time. The Advent liturgy is neither nostalgic nor illusory. When we take the tradition and enter it fully,<br />
we become Advent, the people in and through whom Christ comes.<br />
Copyright © 1997 Archdiocese <strong>of</strong> Chicago, Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-<strong>11</strong>01; 1-800-933-1800. Text by G. Thomas Ryan. Art by Chuck Ludeke.
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Parish Ministries<br />
The Silver Angels cordially<br />
invites you to our Christmas<br />
Celebration, to be held on<br />
Tuesday, December 6 th , <strong>11</strong>:30am at<br />
Pardini’s (Shaw & Van Ness).<br />
We are happy to welcome back our favorite<br />
vocalist, Ms. Kathy Rahn, and our guests <strong>of</strong><br />
honor will be two members <strong>of</strong> the U.S. Marine<br />
Corps, representing the annual U.S.M.C.<br />
Toys for Tots Campaign.<br />
Entrée: Beef Bourguignon.<br />
Price: Members: A new, unwrapped toy, per<br />
person, for Toys for Tots. Guests: $12.00.<br />
Sorry, we cannot accept reservations after<br />
Wednesday, November 30, 20<strong>11</strong>. Questions<br />
Please Call Antoinette @ 431-9536.<br />
“Isaiah mentions specific acts <strong>of</strong> charity that we<br />
might take to heart this Advent season: help those<br />
who are oppressed, by poverty or injustice; relieve<br />
the orphaned; care for widows, etc. Our works flow<br />
from our faith, and are a sign <strong>of</strong> that faith. But, as the Apostle<br />
James declared, "Faith without works is dead."<br />
~ Isaiah / ~ James<br />
Extraordinary Ministers to the Homebound!<br />
The next Homebound Meeting will be…Monday<br />
December 5, 20<strong>11</strong> @ 10am in the Conference Room or<br />
7pm in the Parish Office Boardroom. This will be our last<br />
meeting for the this year until February 2012. If you<br />
have any questions please contact Sr. Rosa Maria at:<br />
439-0124, ext. <strong>11</strong>2, Office <strong>of</strong> Ministries.<br />
THE MONTHLY MEMORIAL<br />
…will be Saturday, December 17th @ the<br />
5:15pm Mass. At this Mass a list <strong>of</strong> names will<br />
be read out loud and a candle will be lit in<br />
memory <strong>of</strong> those who have passed away a year<br />
ago in December 2010, here at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong>’s<br />
<strong>Church</strong>. We invite members <strong>of</strong> the families to<br />
come up<br />
after Mass to take the candle home as a memorial<br />
to your loved one.<br />
If you have any questions please call the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Ministry at: 439-0124, ext. 105 or <strong>11</strong>2.<br />
Celebraon <strong>of</strong> Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe<br />
Come join us Monday, December 12th,<br />
at 4:30am as we celebrate with ‘Mariachis’ singing<br />
“Las Mañanitas” in Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe Chapel<br />
followed by and a Procession into the Main <strong>Church</strong> &<br />
Mass at 5:00am. Aerwards we will gather in<br />
the in the Social Hall & Event Center for... Menudo,<br />
Mexican Pan dulce, hot chocolate & c<strong>of</strong>fee. All are<br />
welcome to come and celebrate ‘Our Lady <strong>of</strong><br />
Guadalupe!’<br />
First Friday Mass December 2nd @ 5:30pm<br />
Everyone is welcome to join the <strong>St</strong>. Padre Pio Devotees<br />
as they gather for Mass in Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe<br />
Chapel followed by Exposition <strong>of</strong> the Blessed<br />
Sacrament & Benediction, immediately following a conclusion <strong>of</strong><br />
prayers for the intercession <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Padre Pio.<br />
“If we only knew how God regards this Sacrifice, we would risk our lives to be<br />
present at a single Mass.” ~ <strong>St</strong>. Pio <strong>of</strong> Pietrelcino<br />
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP<br />
This group meets every Tuesday in Our Lady <strong>of</strong><br />
Guadalupe Chapel at 6:30pm to pray the Rosary,<br />
the Chaplet <strong>of</strong> Divine Mercy, and various other<br />
prayers for the intentions <strong>of</strong> the Blessed Mother, the <strong>Church</strong><br />
and our priests, and other intentions such as ill parishioners.<br />
We also, review the readings for the following Sunday. All are<br />
welcome to join us at anytime.<br />
FAITH STUDY w/Deacon Ed Valdez<br />
When: Every Tuesday Night<br />
Where: Room #21 - Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm<br />
Facilitator: Deacon Ed Valdez<br />
Come and join us on the basic teachings <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
<strong>Church</strong>. Drop-ins are always welcome any Tuesday night.<br />
Bring your bibles and a friend!<br />
URGENT!! HOUR ADORERS NEEDED FOR 24 HOUR PERPETUAL ADORATION!<br />
If you would like to become an Adorer and schedule a permanent hour to be with Our Lord…<br />
please contact the Office <strong>of</strong> Ministries at: 439-0124, ext., <strong>11</strong>2 or 105.<br />
Also, PLEASE...don’t forget to sign-in when you come for Adoration; this helps the current Adorer to know<br />
if they are being relieved by the right person and can be reassured that Our Lord in not left alone for any<br />
given time. Thank you for your commitment to Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament!
From the Editor<br />
The Season <strong>of</strong> Advent is once again upon us. This is a time <strong>of</strong> preparation<br />
and anticipation. A time for giving and forgiving. A time for loving and a time for<br />
gratitude. Today is the first Sunday <strong>of</strong> Advent; how do you and your family<br />
celebrate the Advent Season Here are some ideas for you to do to help celebrate<br />
this special season and to slow down and appreciate one another.<br />
May the grace <strong>of</strong> Our Lord fall upon each and everyone <strong>of</strong> you. May His<br />
love fill your hearts and may this season bring much joy and happiness to you and<br />
your family.<br />
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Advent Season Ideas<br />
(not in any order)<br />
1) Get a Christmas tree together.<br />
2) Decorate your tree and home.<br />
3) Visit the “lonely” or “shut-ins”.<br />
4) Go Christmas caroling.<br />
5) Take a drive and look at the decorated houses.<br />
6) Make an Advent “wreath”.<br />
7) Read a favorite Christmas story together (secular).<br />
8) Have a family game night.<br />
9) Watch a Christmas movie together.<br />
10) Connect with someone you may have lost contact with.<br />
<strong>11</strong>) Help serve in a “soup kitchen”.<br />
12) Make and take a meal to those who may need it. This can be<br />
anyone from the elderly to busy families.<br />
13) Offer to watch someone else’s children for free so that they may<br />
go on a “date” or just have the evening to themselves.<br />
14) Make Christmas decorations together.<br />
15) Invite a friend to go to Mass with you.<br />
16) Forgive those who have hurt or <strong>of</strong>fended you.<br />
17) Offer to do a chore for your neighbor.<br />
18) Make dinner together as a family.<br />
19) Offer to take someone Christmas shopping who cannot drive .<br />
20) Spend the afternoon at the park.<br />
21) Make and take “goodies” to your workplace.<br />
22) Have each member <strong>of</strong> the family finish this sentence:<br />
“Christmas is. . . .”<br />
23) Set up the Crèche (Nativity).<br />
24) Create/send Christmas cards.<br />
25) Take turns reading the Christmas <strong>St</strong>ory together (Luke 2: 1 -20).<br />
26) Invite friends/family to go to a Christmas parade.<br />
<strong>27</strong>) Say the Rosary together as a family.<br />
28) After reading the Biblical Christmas <strong>St</strong>ory, have the children<br />
rewrite it in their own words.<br />
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH<br />
THE PRAYERS AT MASS<br />
At Masses today, <strong>Catholic</strong> parishes<br />
in the United <strong>St</strong>ates are for the<br />
first time in about forty years<br />
using a new English translation <strong>of</strong><br />
all the prayers. These prayers are<br />
found in The Roman Missal, the<br />
large book that we are accustomed<br />
to seeing the priest use at our<br />
Eucharistic liturgies. In the early<br />
part <strong>of</strong> this century, the late<br />
Blessed Pope John Paul II called<br />
for the original Latin Missal (the<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial prayer book for Mass for<br />
the entire <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
worldwide) to be re-translated<br />
into the various languages prayed<br />
throughout the world. In<br />
particular, he and other <strong>Church</strong><br />
leaders felt that the English<br />
translation could be improved. He<br />
called for new translations that<br />
would be much more like the<br />
Latin texts upon which they are<br />
based, so that all <strong>Catholic</strong>s<br />
throughout the world would<br />
become more closely united by<br />
praying translations that were<br />
closer to the original. The words<br />
that we pray at Mass express our<br />
beliefs; it is important that the<br />
translations capture and express<br />
these beliefs clearly. The<br />
translation process has come to a<br />
culmination now, and today we<br />
begin using this new translation at<br />
Mass. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Holiday Schedules<br />
ST. AGNES MISSION CHURCH<br />
HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE<br />
December 8 (Immaculate Concepon) 6:00pm (English) Holy Day <strong>of</strong> Obligaon<br />
December 9 - <strong>11</strong> 7:00pm (nightly) Triudium <strong>St</strong>. Juan Diego<br />
December 12 (Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe) 6:00am Las Mañanitas<br />
7:00pm (Spanish) Mass<br />
December 16 - 23 6:00pm Las Posadas ~ the faithful gather nightly in the Social<br />
Hall for the fesvies. If you would like to sponsor<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the nights, please contact Miguel Mireles at<br />
259-4205.<br />
December 17 6:00pm CCD Christmas Pageant - Social Hall - All are invited<br />
December 24 (Christmas Eve)<br />
6:00pm (English)<br />
8:00pm (Spanish)<br />
December 25 (Christmas Day) 9:00am (English) Holy Day <strong>of</strong> Obligaon<br />
10:30am (Spanish)<br />
January 1 (New Year’s Day)<br />
9:00am (English)<br />
10:30am (Spanish)<br />
PARISH OFFICE<br />
The Parish Office will be closed:<br />
December 23 (at noon) - 26 (Christmas), December 30 (New Years).<br />
CHRISTMAS TAMALE SALE:<br />
Just in me for Christmas, get your delicious, homemade PORK tamales - Saturday, December 17 - $20 per dozen. These<br />
will be on a pre-sale basis only!! Please call your orders into the Parish Office (439-2100) or to Miguel Mireles (259-4205) and<br />
leave your name, phone number, and your desired quanty.<br />
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA<br />
HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE<br />
Wednesday, December 7<br />
(Vigil - Feast <strong>of</strong> Immaculate Conception)<br />
5:30pm<br />
Thursday, December 8<br />
(Feast <strong>of</strong> Immaculate Conception)<br />
Holy Day <strong>of</strong> Obligation<br />
6:45am, 8:00am, 9:15am, 12:15pm (Latin),<br />
5:30pm, 7:00pm (Spanish)<br />
Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)<br />
8:00am, 4:00pm, 6:30pm, 9:00pm (Vigil Mass),<br />
12:00am (Midnight Mass)<br />
Sunday, December 25 (Christmas Day)<br />
Holy Day <strong>of</strong> Obligation<br />
8:00am, 9:30am, <strong>11</strong>:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish),<br />
3:30pm (Latin), 6:00pm<br />
Monday, December 12 (Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe)<br />
4:30am (Las Mañanitas and procession)<br />
5:00am (Mass), 6:00am (breakfast)<br />
Please Note: We will have a Penance Service on<br />
December 19; so therefore, there will be no<br />
confessions on Christmas Eve or New Years Eve.<br />
Monday, December 19 (Penance Service)<br />
7:00pm
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Right to Life<br />
Right to Life Central California proudly presents “Let it Shine”<br />
our 23 rd Annual Christmas Dinner Auction with honorary<br />
chairperson Msgr. Myron Cotta. Please join us Friday,<br />
December 2 nd at 5:30pm at the Fresno Convention Center. It’s<br />
the perfect place to start (and finish) your Christmas shopping!<br />
Your support helps Right to Life promote the sanctity <strong>of</strong> human<br />
life in Central California and across our nation. Tickets are just<br />
$65 per person. For more information, please call<br />
(559) 229-2229.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Padua</strong><br />
Queen <strong>of</strong> the Holy Family Guild<br />
Delicious! Scrumptious!<br />
Beautifully Wrapped!<br />
The Queen <strong>of</strong> the Holy Family Guild’s annual bake sale.<br />
After all morning Massed on Sunday, December 4 in the<br />
Conference Room.<br />
Shop early for the best selection<br />
ALL proceeds are for the Altar bread and wine.<br />
The monthly meeting <strong>of</strong> the Queen <strong>of</strong> the Holy Family Guild<br />
will be held on Thursday, December 1st, in the home <strong>of</strong><br />
Roberta Genini at 7:00pm. Please call Sharon 439-1876 or Pat<br />
431-5246 for directions and further information. ALL women<br />
<strong>of</strong> the parish are invited to join this delightful group <strong>of</strong><br />
dedicated women.<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Sierra Parish <strong>of</strong> Oakhurst<br />
is hosting a<br />
Tour to Emerald Ireland, March 12 - 22, 2012<br />
This eleven day tour <strong>of</strong> Ireland, which will include<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, will travel roundtrip from San<br />
Francisco to Dublin. We will visit Waterford, Killarney,<br />
Galway, Connemara, Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Knock, Sligo and Dublin.<br />
The fare <strong>of</strong> $2499 per person plus taxes and tips, includes all<br />
travel from San Francisco, bus travel, 4 & 5 star hotels, two<br />
meals daily, entrance fees, and full-time guide.<br />
Please call the Parish Office at 642-3452 for more<br />
information.<br />
San Joaquin Memorial High School is<br />
now accepting applications for January<br />
2012 enrollment. SJM is a college<br />
preparatory <strong>Catholic</strong> high school <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
smaller class sizes, high SAT scores, AP classes, Block<br />
Scheduling, 100% college-bound success rate, sports,<br />
arts programs, clubs and community service groups, all<br />
within a safe, family-oriented, religious environment.<br />
Please contact Raquel Hotz for details at 559-268-9251<br />
or rhotz@sjmhs.org.<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> Charies Fights Poverty with Faith<br />
Over 12,300 people in Fresno County live below the federal<br />
poverty line, including over 4,000 who are homeless. <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
Charities along with the help <strong>of</strong> our parishes, <strong>Catholic</strong> Relief<br />
Services and <strong>Catholic</strong> Campaign for Human Development are<br />
fighting poverty by increasing awareness, advocating for<br />
policy changes and creating innovative solutions to help stamp<br />
out hunger. To become a part <strong>of</strong> our campaign to end poverty,<br />
contact <strong>Catholic</strong> Charities at 559-237-0851 or email<br />
klilles@ccd<strong>of</strong>.org.<br />
BLESSED SACRAMENT<br />
We are so very blessed to have the presence <strong>of</strong> Jesus<br />
right here everyday!!! He is located in the Adoraon Chapel<br />
inside the Parish Office 24 hours per day/7 days per week. Just<br />
think, ANYTIME you want to be in the presence <strong>of</strong> Our Lord, all<br />
you have to do is come to the Adoraon Chapel -<br />
He’s here, waing for you!!!<br />
However, soon He may only be<br />
available during certain hours/mes throughout<br />
the day or week. How sad would that be We<br />
have the gi <strong>of</strong> His presence anyme, but may<br />
need to modify our hours. In order to keep our<br />
Perpetual Adoraon Chapel open 24 hours per day<br />
we MUST have scheduled adorers. Someone MUST be with Him<br />
ALWAYS - He is never to be le unaended. The only<br />
requirement is your desire to sit with Him for one hour - that’s<br />
it!!! Won’t you answer His call and visit with Him for one hour<br />
Please contact Sr. Rosa at 436-0124 ext. <strong>11</strong>2 to<br />
schedule your me.<br />
Come and join the Knights <strong>of</strong> Columbus<br />
every first Saturday <strong>of</strong> the month directly<br />
after the 8:00am Mass, reflecting on the<br />
Rosary for Life. This Rosary is the Scriptural<br />
Rosary selecting one <strong>of</strong> the mysteries each<br />
month. Each mystery draws on exact bible<br />
passages corresponding to each mystery. Come pray<br />
and <strong>of</strong>fer this rosary in union with our blessed mother to<br />
battle abortion.<br />
VISIT OUR WEBSITE<br />
(www.stanthonyfresno.org)<br />
E-mail Lisa Hendey at:<br />
Lhendey@stanthonyfresno.org<br />
Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook and<br />
“check in” (on your mobile device) before Mass to let<br />
others know about our wonderful Parish.
26 Y <strong>27</strong> DE NOVIEMBRE, 20<strong>11</strong><br />
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE<br />
El significado de la palabra “¡Adviento!” es muy interesante. Viene del latín y quiere decir “Allí viene” o “Ya está<br />
llegando”. Pero, ¿de quién hablamos cuando proclamamos “adviento” ¿Del Rey de la Gloria, ¿del Príncipe de la Paz,<br />
¿del Hijo del Dios Altísimo, ¿del Salvador de Israel Sí, sí, sí y otra vez, sí, pero más todavía del Hijo del Hombre, del<br />
niñito de María. Allí viene y ya está llegando. Tenemos que estar preparados. Pero ¿cómo prepararnos para la llegada de un<br />
rey que es pobre, ¿de un príncipe que nació entre una mula y un buey ¿de un niñito que ya es todo un hombre y además<br />
es Dios He allí el dilema del Adviento cristiano. Es un llamado a vivir la paradoja de un tiempo que está a medias, donde<br />
el Reino de los Cielos ya existe pero no en su plenitud. Es un llamado a buscar en el templo, en el mall, en el barrio, en el<br />
hogar y en el propio corazón, para ver si “allí viene” el dueño de la casa. Es un llamado a estar atentos y vigilantes.<br />
Fray Gilberto Cavazos‐Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.<br />
¿Qué es el tiempo de Adviento<br />
El Adviento es el comienzo del Año Litúrgico en la Iglesia y este<br />
año empieza el domingo <strong>27</strong> de noviembre, 20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
Término: Adviento viene de adventus, venida, llegada.<br />
Color: El Color Litúrgico de este tiempo es el morado y Rosa.<br />
Sentido: Tiempo gozoso de preparación y esperanza. Tiempo<br />
para hacer el examen de nuestra conciencia y de mejorar<br />
nuestra pureza interior para recibir a Dios.<br />
Duración: 4 semanas<br />
Ministerio de Padres y Madres Orantes<br />
Este grupo de padres y madres en oración se ha<br />
formado debido a la gran necesidad que<br />
tenemos los padres de familia de ayudar a<br />
nuestros hijos a desarrollarse como personas de<br />
bien y para ayudarles a defenderse de todos los<br />
peligros a que están expuestos los jóvenes en<br />
esta sociedad actual y por el dolor que se está<br />
sintiendo al verlos acosados por los peligros de<br />
la droga, el alcohol, la violencia, el sexo libre y<br />
por todo tipo de peligros que los asechan y, lo más doloroso de<br />
todo, verlos tan alejados de Dios. Debido también, a la dificultad<br />
que están teniendo los padres de familia para comunicarse con los<br />
hijos. Los hogares se han convertido en centros de angustia y<br />
discordias por la falta de comprensión entre los miembros de la<br />
familia. Este ministerios es para padres y madres. Sabemos que si<br />
“padres y madres” unen sus oraciones, formando un “ramillete” de<br />
oración, acompañado de reparación y penitencia, se alcanzará la<br />
Misericordia de Dios, para nosotros, para nuestros hijos, para los<br />
hijos de nuestros hijos y para el mundo entero.<br />
Próxima Misa y oración 3 de diciembre del 20<strong>11</strong>:<br />
Rosario 6:30 pm - Misa 7:00pm - Hora Santa después de misa<br />
en la Capilla de Guadalupe.<br />
Hazlo por tus hijos - Únete a este ministerio!<br />
Para mas información sobre este ministerio hablar con la Hrna. Tere<br />
al 439-0124 ext. <strong>11</strong>3 o con Adriana después de la Hora Santa.<br />
ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA<br />
Señor, despierta en nosotros el deseo de prepararnos a<br />
la venida de Cristo con la práctica de las obras de misericordia<br />
para que, puestos a su derecha el día del juicio,<br />
podamos entrar al Reino de los cielos.<br />
Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina<br />
contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo y es Dios por<br />
los siglos de los siglos.<br />
Pregunta de reflexión:<br />
¿Qué obras de misericordia podría traer conmigo si<br />
Cristo regresara esta semana Tomado del Misal Romano,<br />
¿Cuáles son las Obras de Misericordia<br />
Las Obras de Misericordia espirituales son:<br />
1. Enseñar al que no sabe 2.Dar buen consejo al que lo<br />
necesita 3. Aconsejar bien a quien duda 4. Perdonar las<br />
injurias 5.Consolar al triste 6. Sufrir con paciencia las<br />
adversidades y flaquezas del prójimo7. Rogar a Dios por<br />
los vivos y los muertos<br />
Las Obras de Misericordia corporales son:<br />
1. Dar de comer al hambriento 2. Dar de beber al sediento<br />
3. Vestir al desnudo 4.Acoger al forastero 5. Liberar al<br />
cautivo 6. Visitar al enfermo 7. Enterrar a los muertos.<br />
Ministerios Hispanos y<br />
Expresiones Presentan:<br />
Rosa de Castilla El Milagro<br />
del Tepeyac<br />
Una obra teatral para toda la<br />
familia! Viernes 9 de<br />
diciembre, 2012 8:00pm<br />
Iglesia <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Padua</strong>.<br />
La misa comienza a las 7:00pm,<br />
confesiones desde las 6:00pm.<br />
Acompáñanos!<br />
Pagina 10<br />
MISA EN ESPAÑOL TODOS LOS SÁBADOS A LAS 7:00PM<br />
HISPANIC MINISTRIES
CHAPEL OF THE LIGHT FD 1423<br />
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<strong>Catholic</strong> Funeral Directors: JONATHAN F. SEIXAS FDR # 2871 Director <strong>of</strong> Operations/Manager<br />
MATTHEW A. PASCUA FDR # 1284 MICHAEL J. RABARA FDR # 2073<br />
1620 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, CA 93728 (559) 233-6254<br />
“Serving <strong>Catholic</strong> Families for Nearly 100 Years”<br />
DR. THOMAS<br />
PENMAN<br />
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(559) 226-5860<br />
4820 N. First <strong>St</strong>., #104<br />
FUNERAL DIRECTORS<br />
FD-385<br />
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<strong>11</strong>21 Roberts Ave., Madera<br />
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5637 N. Figarden Drive<br />
Suite 108<br />
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Bus: 559-<strong>27</strong>7-1903<br />
Please stop by and say, “Hi!”<br />
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Family & Cosmetic Dentistry<br />
434 W. Shaw (Marlo Gardens)<br />
NW Corner Shaw / Maroa<br />
226-22<strong>11</strong><br />
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LLP<br />
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2<strong>11</strong> N. J <strong>St</strong>reet, Madera<br />
(AT ST. JOACHIM’S CHURCH)<br />
559-662-0682<br />
SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING<br />
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618155<br />
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Deli, Homemade Salads and Dishes<br />
Kid’s Day Activities, First Saturday <strong>of</strong> every month from 2-4 PM<br />
NE Corner <strong>of</strong> Herndon & West<br />
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FAMILY CARE CLINIC<br />
OF FRESNO<br />
Antonio Villalvazo, M.D.<br />
Board Certified Family Practice<br />
5359 N. Fresno <strong>St</strong>. #108 F<br />
Barstow<br />
(559) 2<strong>27</strong>-1663<br />
HOLY FAMILY<br />
COUNSELING<br />
Melissa Rodriguez, LMFT<br />
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist<br />
1834 Howard Rd., Suite F Madera<br />
559-706-8641<br />
PETER T. TRUONG, M.D.<br />
Surgeon & Parishioner<br />
434-9497 Ft. Washington & Friant Rd.<br />
www.facialsurgerydr.com<br />
VAL DORNAY<br />
ATTORNEY AT LAW<br />
Former DEP. D.A. & Vietnam Vet.<br />
Knight <strong>of</strong> Columbus For 35 Years<br />
LEGAL SERVICES FOR:<br />
AUTO ACCIDENTS • PROBATE<br />
WILLS • LIVING TRUSTS<br />
FREE Consultation • Se Habla Español<br />
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DISCOUNT OF 50% FOR PROBATE,<br />
WILLS & TRUSTS FOR PARISHIONERS<br />
Consider Remembering<br />
Your Parish in Your Will.<br />
For further information,<br />
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KENNETH JORGENSEN LAW<br />
Bankruptcy<br />
A Debt Relief Agency<br />
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Free Consultation 431-5555<br />
Father & Daughter Team and <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Padua</strong> Parishioners<br />
RAMIREZ & RAMIREZ<br />
LAW OFFICES<br />
60<strong>11</strong> N. Fresno <strong>St</strong>., Suite 120<br />
Fresno, CA 93710<br />
(Bullard & Fresno <strong>St</strong>reet)<br />
(559) 437-9400<br />
Free Consultations on Auto Accidents and Personal Injury<br />
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Faces!<br />
CENTER FOR FACIAL AESTHETICS AND REJUVENATION<br />
Gayle Smith<br />
Piano Teacher, Parishioner<br />
4575 E. Weldon Ave.<br />
255-1032<br />
ADULTS WELCOME<br />
BULLARD PHARMACY<br />
Hours M-F 8:30-7, Sat. 9-5<br />
2026 W. Bullard at West<br />
438-0<strong>11</strong>1<br />
Since 1947<br />
Any Make or Model • Cars/Trucks<br />
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(559) 822-4500<br />
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062360 <strong>St</strong> <strong>Anthony</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Padua</strong> <strong>Church</strong> (B)<br />
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Funeral Home FD <strong>11</strong>46<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> Funeral Directors<br />
A Fresno Tradition since 1929<br />
Donald E. Cardell<br />
FD <strong>11</strong>85 Manager<br />
559.2<strong>27</strong>.4048<br />
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6740 N. West Ave. #108<br />
Fresno Parishioners<br />
448-9580<br />
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SINCE 1965<br />
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~~~~~~~~<br />
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CALL ME!<br />
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JK DENTAL CLINIC<br />
General Dentistry & Orthodontics<br />
Most Insurance & Medi-Cal Welcome<br />
HENRY FAJARDO, D.M.D.<br />
Open Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm • Se Habla Español<br />
2100 E. Clinton (between Fresno/Blackstone)<br />
224-5988 • 224-5989<br />
Hanford, CA<br />
Maurice Cameron & Bill Warmerdam<br />
Michael W. Berdinella, Attorney At Law<br />
Accident Injury and Criminal Law<br />
436-8000<br />
726 W. Barstow, Fresno, CA (Palm and Barstow)<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong>’s Parishioner Since 1979 Se Habla Español<br />
FD 176<br />
266-0666<br />
Kathi O’Rourke<br />
DESIGN, LTD.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong>’s<br />
Parishioner<br />
Since 1973<br />
GUILLERMO DONAN D.D.S.<br />
SILVIA DONAN D.D.S.<br />
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry<br />
Call 222-9923<br />
for an Appointment<br />
125 E. Barstow Avenue, <strong>St</strong>e 101<br />
www.smilesbydrdonan.com<br />
Most Dental Insurance Accepted<br />
Gentle & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>St</strong>aff<br />
Hablamos Español<br />
“Experience specialized<br />
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<strong>of</strong> the art facility”<br />
Chris Telesmanic, Doctor <strong>of</strong> Physical Therapy<br />
Phone: 478-5833 Fax: 439-7847<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong>’s parishioner since 1982, Se Habla Español<br />
BOB COUNTER’S<br />
INLAND<br />
Hearing Aid Repair Center<br />
SALES & IN OFFICE REPAIRS<br />
1341 W. BULLARD SUITE 1<br />
584-9206<br />
CYNTHIA CALLAGHAN<br />
Licensed Clinical Social Worker<br />
930-93<strong>27</strong><br />
3134 Willow #103, Clovis<br />
* Senior Real Estate Specialist<br />
* First Time Homebuyers<br />
My Business is Referral Business<br />
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Email: fatima@signatureagents.net (559) 307-4674<br />
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1480 W. San Madele Ave.<br />
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Lic. #842258<br />
1932 E. Home (559) 268-6286<br />
Attorney Represented<br />
Janine<br />
Esquivel<br />
Abogada/Attorney<br />
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Debt Relief Agency / Agencia de Liberacion de Deuda<br />
Catherine Irasusta, D.D.S.<br />
Gentle Family Dentistry<br />
& Orthodontics<br />
1575 W. Shaw<br />
(bet. Fruit/West)<br />
221-7303 559-221-0578<br />
Parishioner/Accepting New Patients<br />
Accepts VISA and MC<br />
Speaks Tagalog and Spanish<br />
Medically Supervised<br />
Weight Loss<br />
349 E. Bullard Ave. <strong>St</strong>e. 105<br />
(559) 447-9056<br />
Lunch & Dinner - 7 Days a Week<br />
5<strong>27</strong>9 N. Blackstone Ave. (559) 435-6570<br />
Diocese <strong>of</strong> Fresno<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> Cemeteries<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Peter’s, Holy Cross, Calvary<br />
Mausoleums, Traditional Ground Burial<br />
Niches for Cremation<br />
Competitive Prices<br />
Affordable Pre-Need Financing Available<br />
Se Habla Español<br />
264 N. Blythe Ave., Fresno<br />
559-488-7449<br />
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MEDI-CAL & MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED<br />
2818 N. BLACKSTONE AVE., FRESNO<br />
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